Highlights
- Explore the UNESCO My Son Sanctuary with an expert local guide leading you
- Enjoy a traditional Cham dance performance at the ancient temple complex
- Relax on a scenic Thu Bon River cruise by motorized boat back to Hoi An
- Learn authentic rice-paper making during a visit to a peaceful local village
- Choose a morning or afternoon tour with convenient pickup from Hoi An or Da Nang
Description
Discover the spiritual heart of the ancient Cham Kingdom on this immersive My Son Sanctuary Tour. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure, with pick-up and drop-off available from both Hoi An and Da Nang. Enjoy a perfect combination of culture, history, local traditions, and a scenic river cruise.
Set among lush mountains and dense forests, My Son Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring centuries-old temples, moss-covered towers, and captivating stories of the Champa civilization. Your knowledgeable local guide will lead you through the most important temple groups and explain their historical significance.
Experience an authentic Cham dance performance, showcasing the music and cultural heritage of the Cham people.
Continue your journey with a stop at a local village to learn how traditional Vietnamese rice paper is made, which is an iconic element of local cuisine.
Depending on your chosen option, enjoy a delicious local lunch (morning tour) or a relaxing late-afternoon atmosphere before boarding a comfortable motorized boat for a scenic cruise along the peaceful Thu Bon River. Admire riverside life, lush landscapes, and tranquil waters as you return to Hoi An.
This tour is perfect for travelers looking for an engaging cultural experience with convenient transportation from both Hoi An and Da Nang.
Option: Morning My Son Sanctuary Tour:
7:30 am – 8:00 am: Hotel pickup from Hoi An or Da Nang
8:50 am: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary; explore the temples and enjoy a Cham dance show
11:15 am: Visit a local village to learn how rice paper is made
11:45 am: Lunch at a local restaurant
12:30 pm: Board a motorized boat for a scenic cruise along Thu Bon River
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Return drop-off at your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang
Option: Afternoon My Son Sanctuary Tour:
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Hotel pickup from Hoi An or Da Nang
3:00 pm: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary; explore temple groups & enjoy a Cham cultural music show
5:15 pm: Transfer to the boat pier; cruise along the Thu Bon River
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Return drop-off at your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang
Note: The afternoon tour will not cover Rice Paper Workshop
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
High-quality vehicle with AC
Local tour guide
Entrance fees at My Son (150,000 VND - if you choose option with entrance ticket)
Making rice paper (only morning tour)
Lunch (only morning tour)
Vietnamese bánh mì (only afternoon tour)
Boat ride on Thu Bon River
Mineral water
Insurance
Excludes
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses
Beverages with the meal
Important Information
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour takes place rain or shine
- Please provide us with your contact information (Zalo, WhatsApp, phone number, LINE, KakaoTalk, or WeChat) so the activity provider can confirm the pickup time and address
- Children must be accompanied by at least one adult
- If the tour is cancelled due to poor weather, then you are offered a different date or a full refund
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund